Indispensable Books

A Listmania! list by M. Ash (Lancashire, UK)
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Tender is the Night (Penguin Popular Classics)
1.  Tender is the Night (Penguin Popular Classics) by F Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Fitzgerald portrays human relationships beautifully."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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The Great Gatsby (Penguin Popular Classics)
2.  The Great Gatsby (Penguin Popular Classics) by F Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "A wonderful evocation of The Jazz Age."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (388 customer reviews)

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The French Lieutenant's Woman
3.  The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles
The list author says:
  "At once a pastiche and critique of Victorian detective novels, set vividly in Lyme Regis."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Collector (Contemporary Classics)
4.  The Collector (Contemporary Classics) by John Fowles
The list author says:
  "A disturbing study of obsession, written with Fowles' characteristic sensitivity and skill.  A wonderfully crafted novel."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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The Complete Sherlock Holmes
5.  The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The list author says:
  "4 novels and 56 short stories centered around the best conceived detective in literature."
£17.44   Used & New from: £14.35
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

A Traveller in Time (Puffin Books)
6.  A Traveller in Time (Puffin Books) by Alison Uttley
The list author says:
  "A children's book that is equally suitable for adults.  Set in Derbyshire, this book creates a great sense of atmosphere and intrigue."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Therese Raquin (Le Livre de Poche)
7.  Therese Raquin (Le Livre de Poche) by Emile Zola
The list author says:
  "A dark, and haunting study of human guilt which draws the reader in."
£5.35   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The Little Grey Men: A Story for the Young in Heart
8.  The Little Grey Men: A Story for the Young in Heart by BB
The list author says:
  "The adventures of 4 Warwickshire gnomes.  Memories of my father reading to me as a child my this very special."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Mason's Retreat
9.  Mason's Retreat by Christopher Tilghman
The list author says:
  "A super book.  If you enjoy Fitzgerald, this is worth a read."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Piano Shop On The Left Bank: The Hidden World of a Paris Atelier
10.  The Piano Shop On The Left Bank: The Hidden World of a Paris Atelier by T E Carhart
The list author says:
  "Strongly evocative of the unique world in which us pianists live."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Enrico Caruso: His Life and Death
11.  Enrico Caruso: His Life and Death by Dorothy Caruso
The list author says:
  "A loving and moving portrait of a great Tenor by his devoted wife.  Worth every penny."
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Dickens: Nicholas Nickleby (Everyman Dickens)
12.  Dickens: Nicholas Nickleby (Everyman Dickens) by Charles Dickens
The list author says:
  "My favourite Dickens novel."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
13.  The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven by Charles Rosen
The list author says:
  "The definitive study of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven written by a wonderful scholar and musician."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Swallows And Amazons
14.  Swallows And Amazons by Arthur Ransome
The list author says:
  "A great adventure story set against the wonderful backdrop of the Lake District. Beautifully written and enjoyable for children and adults."
£5.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Cold Comfort Farm (Penguin Modern Classics)
15.  Cold Comfort Farm (Penguin Modern Classics) by Stella Gibbons
The list author says:
  "Both humourous and moving, the story of Flora and her life with the Starkadders brings something new with each reading."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

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M. Ash (Lancashire, UK)
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Qualifications: BMus(Hons), PGCE
Last updated: 01/08/2003
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